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EPA Grant Could Help Vessel Operators

Nov 09, 2009

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program is receiving proposals for grants to be used to reduce emissions from existing diesel engines used in various transportation modes,

Foreign Flagged Ferry for Pacific NW Route

Nov 09, 2009

The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division, operating as Washington State Ferries (WSF) issued this Request for Information (RFI) to determine

S. San Fran. Ferry Terminal Construction Begins

Oct 15, 2009

Construction on the South San Francisco Ferry Terminal begins at Oyster Point Marina with an official groundbreaking ceremony.  At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19,

WSDOT Awards Bid for Additional 64-Car Ferries

Oct 14, 2009

Washington State Department of Transportation’s Ferries Division (WSF) announced on Oct. 13, that it is awarding a contract to Todd Pacific Shipyards to build two additional 64-car ferries.

Nathans Auditor of Swansea-Cork Ferry Ops

Oct 12, 2009

Ireland-based accountant and consultant Moore Stephens Nathans has been appointed auditor to the group of companies recently set up under the name Fastnet Line

Open Bids, More New Ferries for WSDOT

Oct 09, 2009

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Ferries Division (WSF) took the next step in the process to build new ferries, opening bids this morning,

Miller Boat Contract to Great Lakes Group

Oct 05, 2009

Great Lakes Shipyard, a division of The Great Lakes Group, has been awarded a contract by Miller Boat Line, Put-in-Bay, Ohio, to fabricate and install a new 40-ft

Another Double-Ended Ferry on the Garonne

Oct 01, 2009

The double-ended ferry La Gironde has been in service at Europe’s largest river mouth, the Garonne estuary, since 2002. With the sister vessel L’Estuaire

$42M in Grants for Ferry Docks & Facilities

Sep 30, 2009

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced more than $42m in grants to improve ferry service and build new docks and facilities in 15 states and Puerto Rico.

Conrad Industries Ferry Contract Award

Sep 30, 2009

Conrad Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CNRD) announced that it has been awarded a contract for the construction of a passenger/vehicle ferry with a value of $13m,

McClure Secures Port Aransas Ferry Assignment

Sep 29, 2009

Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA), a naval architecture and engineering firm, recently announced that the company has been selected to develop shipyard construction-level

Hong Kong Passenger Ferry Fleet Complete

Sep 22, 2009

Austal is celebrating the completion of fourteen high speed passenger ferries for Hong Kong’s Venetian Marketing Services Limited (VMSL) following the successful,

Final Large Passenger Vessel Crew Requirements

Sep 17, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Directorate announced Thursday publication of a final rule in the Federal Register that amends regulations

Trinidad and Tobago Order Ferry Fleet

Sep 15, 2009

In its third significant commercial order for the year, Austal will design and construct four 134.5 ft high speed passenger catamaran ferries for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

All American Completes 83-ft Alaska Ferry

Sep 15, 2009

All American Marine, Inc. delivered another 83-ft hydrofoil-assisted aluminum catamaran for operation in Alaska.  The recently launched Kachemak Voyager will

Senate Approves Travel Promotion Act

Sep 13, 2009

The PVA Association announced that legislation creating a major program to encourage international tourism to the United States cleared the Senate on September 9.

Philippines Responds to Ferry Sinking

Sep 08, 2009

The Philippines Coast Guard stated that it is coordinating and overseeing the conduct of the search and rescue operations for the remaining unaccounted passengers/crew of the MV Superferry 9.

WSDOT Ferries Supplements Bremerton Route

Sep 01, 2009

WSDOT Ferries Division (WSF) is adding two 149-passenger foot ferries to the one auto ferry service between Seattle and Bremerton for the Monday afternoon commute and until further notice.

Biodiesel Ferry, Samuel G. Fuqua Arrives

Sep 01, 2009

USS Arizona Ferry Boat #39-2, Samuel G. Fuqua, welcomed visitors on its maiden run Aug. 18 as the newest biodiesel boat to operate at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

Austal Service to Maintain Red Sea Ferries

Sep 01, 2009

The Government of Egypt’s two Austal-built high speed vehicle ferries have officially commenced operations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, introducing a new

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